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10 Secrets To Better Aging

10 Secrets To Better Aging

It's true: Aging is an inevitable part of life. What you many not know, however, is that many of the undesirable aspects of getting older that we accept as unavoidable (mental decline, a weakened immune system and wrinkles, to name a few) are in fact not part and parcel of our later years. We talked to the experts and discovered that while the fabled fountain of youth doesn’t exist, there are certain measures you can take to ensure a healthful—and enjoyable—aging process. Read on for their tried-and-true secrets to better aging.

Live well to age well

Live well to age well

Blame Mom and Dad all you want, but research shows that your genes are only 25 percent responsible for visible signs of aging, such as premature gray hair and wrinkles. "Stress, environment, nutrition, lifestyle and immunity play an addi